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- Begin to build \/ work towards shared understanding of what it means to do racial equity work individually and together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reflect on where you are in your equity journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Establish a common understanding of how teaching and learning aligns to the vision for equitable student experiences, learning outcomes and teaching practices and teacher learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Understand the role that adult learning in a school plays and how that connects to student experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Begin to name practices that allow leaders to create conditions for adults to learn together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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I hope you have restful weekend~Juan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From Lora<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Principals,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that each and every one of you had a wonderful break! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our meeting scheduled for Monday, April 10, has been cancelled.\u00a0We know it will be a busy week for all of you, and we look forward to seeing the whole admin team on Friday, April 14, for Day 4 of CEL work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Kinsey Martin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dress Code:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is<\/a>\u00a0information on the student lesson on Dress Codes.\u00a0 Please consider how you will engage in reviewing the lesson together with your staff, to ensure your school is implementing the correct\/updated district policy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(The following message is written to come from you, not me, as Steve mentioned at Cabinet that he would like you to communicate expectation that this presentation happens at each school) <\/em>\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bias incident data with staff:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently Kinsey sent you resources and an outline for a staff meeting workshop on your school’s bias incident data. It is important to me that you engage in this conversation with your staff, and that it guide your thinking and designing as you look into next year (staffing, schedules, priorities, etc). Please be sure to complete this workshop with your staff\u2014Kinsey is available to support or co-present with you if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Aimee Synder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just a reminder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t forget to register (or forward this registration invite out) for the BLS Sources of Strength Adult training<\/strong>from 8am-4pm<\/strong> on Tues, May 23<\/strong>. Register through this link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This training would be required for any school staff who plan to support your Sources of Strength club or class. Please be sure to forward this email or the registration link\/flier to anyone supporting Sources of Strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
See more details in the email below. The training will be at the\u00a0Trinity Episcopal Church\u00a0on Wall Street in Bend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Ryan re: Excellence in Ed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nominations are now being accepted for our Excellence in Education awards! This event is designed to honor district employees who have distinguished themselves during the 2022-23 school year with their leadership, innovation, outstanding professional practice, and positive contributions at work and in the community. We are looking to honor one<\/em> certified and one<\/em> classified staff member from each school, and a staff member from as many departments as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nominations are due March 24. (if you haven\u2019t done this, do it now!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please use this link to nominate a certified staff member<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please use this link to nominate a support staff member<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like last year, we are asking for one collective nomination from each school or department. Please feel free to go about the nomination process however works best for your location \u2013 some ideas include gathering input from staff members, ICCL leaders, PTO\/PTA members, students, volunteers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you work to nominate employees, please keep in mind that staff members recognized as Excellence in Education award winners will be considered for our Employee of the Year, to be announced at a surprise event in Fall 2023. Following that, BLS will help to support each of our Employee of the Year award winners with applications for state-level recognition in their respective category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like the nomination history for your school or department. Thank you in advance for your nominations as we look forward to recognizing and celebrating our tremendous employees at this special event. More details about the celebration event will come at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This and That<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From Dean Richards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next Friday, April 14th<\/sup>, we will again be meeting as an Administrative team with Jonathan and Renee from the Center for Educational Leadership. We will convene at Bend Senior High School in Perseverance Hall at 8:00AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a\u00a0link<\/a>\u00a0to the agenda for the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please bring your\u00a0Student Experience Story Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a04D Framework<\/a>\u00a0that have been passed out previously.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will have coffee, bagels, fruit for a light breakfast and Nutritional Services will be serving Mediterranean Bowls for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Krista Baker<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will be holding a CPI INITIAL TRAINING as well as a CPI REFRESHER TRAINING during Conferences on April 13th. For Student Services staff we will time sheet you to attend the training as well as for the 2.5 hours of online training you are required to complete prior to attending the training. If you are not a Student Services employee, you will need to work with your building administrator to get approval to attend and they will be responsible for time sheeting you. \u00a0 These trainings will be entered into Performance Matters shortly.\u00a0 Please go in and sign up as soon as possible as both classes will close for registration on April 10th<\/sup>\u00a0to allow us time to get your books to you, and for you to complete the online portion of the training.\u00a0 Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Jennifer Hauth\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Classroom 180 Book Study<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Join fellow educators in this virtual book study to learn the 5 domains and supporting indicators of the Classroom 180 Framework. Learn how you can create a more trauma-informed classroom to meet the needs of our students.\u00a0Book Study in Collaboration with the Bend-LaPine Student Success and Culture of Care Coaches.\u00a0<\/em>Join Virtually:\u00a0 4\/18 4:30-6:30 & 5\/23 4:30-6:30. Coursework completed on your own via Canvas with optional Office Hours. Optional: 1 OSU Credit.\u00a0Classroom 180 Book Study<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calendar <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
April 10:<\/strong>\u00a0Principal Professional Development @3:00-4:30 in the Boardroom\u00a0CANCELED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 13:<\/strong>\u00a0Middle School Admin Work Session 3:00-4:30 pm @Pilot Butte MS<\/strong> CANCELLED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 12 & 13<\/strong>: Conferences <\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 13 & 14:<\/strong> No School<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 14: CEL \u2013 all administrators\u00a0<\/strong>8:00-2:30 @ BSHS Perseverance Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 21:<\/strong> Snack Shack 7:30-8:15 in the Board Room<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 24: VP\/Dean Training\u00a0<\/strong>Room 314 @ Ed Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April 27:<\/strong> Middle School Admin Work Session 3:00-4:30 pm @Pilot Butte MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May 3: <\/strong>HDMS AP interviews <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fish On…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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